摘要
This paper presents structures and principles of a fast stockpile simulation engine that enhances automatic material process by providing accurate digital information of material quality distribution within stockpiles.Compared with traditional measurementbased approaches,our simulation technology reduces operation cost by eliminating frequent physical measuring;improves operation accuracy through all-time whole-area contour simulation(instead of measuring a few positions of material layers now and then);and speeds the process through fast simulation and instant response to quality information query.Based on simplified grain dynamics and cellular automata models,the technology can achieve real-time/super-real-time simulation,which is critical to be adopted by the industry.Application of the technology in analyzing mineral ores handling is also discussed.
基金
the financial support received through ARC Linkage LP0989780 grant
funds from Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources,University of Adelaide as well as Faculty of Engineering,Computer and Mathematical Sciences strategic research funding.
